News Weakly with Sami Shah

Every week, Sami Shah ( ABC, The Gadfly )—comedian, journalist, and award-winning writer of words—breaks down the biggest stories with just enough sarcasm to keep us from screaming into the void. 🎟 Live Show Alert! Tickets for the  News Weakly  150th episode live show are on sale now! March 21st, 6:30pm, at Comedy Republic, Melbourne. Get them at  ComedyRepublic....

Every week, Sami Shah ( ABC, The Gadfly )—comedian, journalist, and award-winning writer of words—breaks down the biggest stories with just enough sarcasm to keep us from screaming into the void. 🎟  Live Show Alert!  Tickets for the  News Weakly   150th episode  live show are on sale now! March 21st, 6:30pm, at  Comedy Republic, Melbourne . Get them at  ComedyRep...

NEWS WEAKLY – 144 (8th February, 2025) 🎟  Tickets to the News Weakly 150th Episode Live Show are ON SALE NOW!  🎟 📅  Date:  March 21st, 6:30pm 📍  Venue:  Comedy Republic, Melbourne 🎟  Tickets:   comedyrepublic.com.au 💸 Patreon members get a  special discount code  and the  joy of keeping News Weakly ad-free  at  patreon.com/samisha...

NEWS WEAKLY – 1st February, 2025 🎟 Tickets to the News Weakly 150th Episode Live Show are now available! 🎟 The show is on March 21st at 6:30pm at Comedy Republic, Melbourne. 🎟 Grab your tickets at  comedyrepublic.com.au 🎟 Patreon members get a discount code and the warm glow of knowing they keep News Weakly ad-free and listener-supported! Sign up at  patreon.com/...

News Weakly – Episode 142 – 24th January 2025 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was MAGA! Also, the government solves antisemitism! All that, and more, on News Weakly! Summary: This week, News Weakly plunges into the biblical chaos of Trump’s inauguration as he resurrects 1500 January 6th rioters and brings an unholy mix of executive orders to life, from TikTok ba...

News Weakly Episode 141 – 18th January, 2025 Join Sami Shah as he punches the news in the headlines weakly! This episode dives into the latest on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations and Peter Dutton's "Back on Track" campaign strategy. Top Stories of the Week Ceasing to Cease Fire Hamas and Netanyahu might be edging closer to an agreement that could stop the bloodshed – at least temporarily. But is th...

News Weakly – Episode Notes – 11th January, 2025 This Week’s Punchlines in the Headlines:  Trump goes full Risk with a bizarre annexation plan, LA faces literal hellfire while Steve Guttenberg makes a surprising cameo, Zuckerberg taps out on fact-checking but not on his MMA delusions, and Justin Trudeau says "au revoir" to the Canadian Dream. Top Stories of the Week: Trump’s Anschluss Ambitio...

NEWS WEAKLY – 4th January, 2025 This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah kicks off the new year by questioning what even counts as terrorism anymore, breaking down Labor’s attempts to scare voters into loving Medicare, and saying goodbye to two world leaders who somehow managed to avoid causing the downfall of democracy. Top Stories of the Week: 1. White Guys Can’t Terrorism Two terrorist attacks in th...

NEWS WEAKLY – 21 Dec, 2024 This week, Sami Shah is untangling the dramas behind an Olympian's defamation threats and Bluey's cinematic debut. Join the satire as Sami breaks down Australia’s cultural priorities with humour, insight, and a little existential despair. Top Stories of the Week: Breaking Badly:  How Raygun managed to turn Olympic mediocrity into a full-blown musical lawsuit. Bluey’...

NEWS WEAKLY – 14th December, 2024 This week, Sami Shah dives into Melbourne’s synagogue attack, Australia’s tech tax aimed at social media giants, and the seismic shifts in Syria following the Assad regime’s collapse. With sharp wit and in-depth analysis, Sami breaks down the news, punches up the headlines, and brings a satirical lens to another chaotic week. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Synagogue...

NEWS WEAKLY – 07th Dec, 2024 News Weakly , hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, writer, and broadcaster  Sami Shah , is Australia’s sharpest news satire podcast. This week, Sami unpacks corporate greed, political chaos, and Middle Eastern conflicts with his signature wit and insight. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Woolies Workers Strike Back Sami takes on Woolworths’ union clashes, CEO salari...

TNEWS WEAKLY – 30th November, 2024 This week, Sami Shah dives into Labor’s last-minute legislative frenzy, controversial social media bans for kids, and the latest parliamentary antics courtesy of Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson. Get ready for sharp satire and biting analysis on the stories that matter most. Top Stories of the Week: 1. A Frenzied Final Sitting Labor pushes through 32 bills in 24 h...

News Weakly - 16 Nov 2024 Sami Shah records a special editorial edition from the iconic Raffles Bar in Singapore, weaving tales of overpriced cocktails, relentless humidity, and the Singapore Writers Festival. Between peanuts and jazz setups, Sami reflects on media, bias, and the complexity of modern news consumption. Highlights: The Singapore Sling Debacle: Why some overpriced cocktails are...

NEWS WEAKLY – 9th November, 2024 This week on  News Weakly , Sami Shah brings us a special editorial edition, delivered right from the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, where he’s been curating the Weekend of Words  event. The episode splits into two parts to give listeners the option to tune out or dive deep into the U.S. election aftermath. Here’s what’s in store: “The Anti-Trump Segment”:...

NEWS WEAKLY – 2nd November, 2024 Description: This week on  News Weakly's bonus edition , we get the lowdown on the upcoming US Election with The Dollop's Dave Anthony. Enjoy  News Weakly ? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah . Every contribution helps us stay ad-free and focused on bringing you the best in satire and news commentary. Sami Shah is a...

NEWS WEAKLY – 2nd November, 2024 This week, Sami Shah is covering everything from airline perks for politicians to climate change’s inevitable roast of the human race, but not the US Election. Tune in as Sami tackles some of the week's top stories with his signature humor and insight. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Frequent Briber Points, Anyone Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces heat f...

NEWS WEAKLY: Academic Edition – 26th October, 2024 This week on  News Weakly , Sami Shah gets a bit meta, taking listeners behind the scenes of his PhD research on satirical news and its role in modern journalism. In a unique twist, Sami uses the  News Weakly  format to explore why news satire podcasts like his may be reframing news narratives and influencing how we understand journ...

NEWS WEAKLY – 19th October, 2024 Description: This week on  News Weakly , we switch things up with a special editorial edition, as Sami Shah dives deep into why he hates Qantas and how it's more damaging for social cohesion than Yahya Sinwar. Enjoy  News Weakly ? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah . Every contribution helps us stay ad-free and focu...

NEWS WEAKLY – 12th October, 2024 Description: In this episode of  News Weakly , Sami Shah takes aim at Australia’s obsession with a hurricane, Senator Fatima Payman’s political career gets even more confusing, and Israel continues its relentless bombing campaign. Tune in for sharp satire, unexpected analogies, and a lot of face-palming at the absurdity of the week’s headlines. Top Stories of...

\NEWS WEAKLY – 5th October, 2024 Description: This week on  News Weakly , tensions in the Middle East escalate beyond words we hate hearing, while anti-Semitic undertones get louder in the streets. As the world teeters on the brink of conflict, Sami Shah breaks down the insanity of it all, reminding us that sometimes, two things can be bad at once. Join us for a satirical and unfiltered take...

NEWS WEAKLY – 28th September, 2024 Description: This week on  News Weakly , we switch things up with a special editorial edition, as Sami Shah dives deep into personal reflections on Israel-Palestine, anti-Semitism, free speech, and why Cyclops from the X-Men might just be the right metaphor for it all. Recorded while parked next to a giant submarine in Holbrook, Sami navigates complex global...

NEWS WEAKLY – 20th September, 2024 Description: In this special Friday edition of  News Weakly , we tackle the absurd and dangerous antics of Trump’s latest assassination attempt, Hezbollah’s outdated communication devices, and the never-ending saga of Labor vs. Greens over housing policy. Join Sami Shah as he punches the news in the headlines, weakly, and with all the sarcasm you’ve come to...

NEWS WEAKLY – 14th September, 2024 Description: This week on  News Weakly , we tackle the bizarre, the political, and the absurd. From presidential debates that focus on pet protection, to Melbourne's protest culture hitting new lows with horse poo as ammunition, and Labor’s quest to save the internet, we break it all down. Join us as we punch the news in the headlines, weakly. Top Stories of...

Covid break! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Weakly – 31st August, 2024 This week on News Weakly, we dive into the controversies and conflicts that made headlines, delivering our signature satirical punch to the week’s top stories. From union crackdowns to census confusion and the latest shifts in the Middle East, we keep you informed and entertained as we punch the news in the headlines, weakly. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Disunion in cons...